Twin Fin Invitational Vol. III: Ander Mendiguren and Zoe Jaeckin Win in Zarautz (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Ander Mendiguren and Zoe Jaeckin win the third Twin Fin Invitational in Zarautz.
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Hurricane Rachel’s Colossal Swell Is Already Pummeling Southern California (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Long Beach seawalls are getting blasted while high surf and elevated tides flood parts of Laguna Beach.
Take Your Surfing to the Next Level with Beau Bromham (opens Carve in a new tab)
The Surf Experience have teamed up with pro coach Beau for a series of training weeks.
LS/FF x Exhale Shorties (opens Carve in a new tab)
£1000 prize fund revealed for 2026 LS/FF x Exhale Shorties short film contest.
Want To Win One Of Harry Bryant’s EAST Boards? (opens Stab in a new tab)
We’re giving away 10 pink and blue boards to Stab Premium members.
Watch: Why Hossegor is the best place to be right now (opens Tracks in a new tab)
The start of Autumn in the South of France is every surfer's dream.
‘1,000 Waves an Hour’ Mega Surf Park Approved for Northern California (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Alchemy Surf Resort will bring a massive 62-module Wavegarden Cove to Northern California near Sacramento.
Jordy Smith Takes a Chance on J-Bay (opens Zigzag in a new tab)
Some swells announce themselves. Others sneak in under the radar. This one had plenty of people calling it too west, but Jordy Smith took a chance anyway and scored. An early-morning J-Bay session with the anticipation…
Hurricane Isaias Ignites Lightning Burst and 50-Foot Gulf Seas After Record Hurricane Lull (opens Surfer in a new tab)
After a record-late start to hurricane season, Isaias explodes over the Gulf with electric storm tops, towering seas and dangerous surf warnings along the coast.
Hossegor of Fire (opens Carve in a new tab)
Sandbanks firing like slabs and heaving barrels, welcome to Hossegor.
Water Companies Failing (opens Carve in a new tab)
England’s water companies failing to report sewage discharges within legal timeframe.
Rip Curl GromSearch National Final Returns to Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach (opens Surfer in a new tab)
U16 champions advance to the International Final in November. Watch live on Rip Curl's YouTube channel.
Cracker Day Club: The Gold Coast Label Named After a Surf Check (opens Tracks in a new tab)
How a surf-check catchphrase became a colourful clothing brand.
Meet the 11-Year-Old Grom From Bali Inspiring Rob Machado (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Is Made “Satria” Sugiantara the future of Indonesian surfing? Only time will tell.
Hurricane Rachel Whips Around and Charges Toward Southern California (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
The unusual forecast sends Rachel sharply northeast as officials warn of dangerous surf, flooding, heavy rain, and powerful rip currents.
Day in the Life of Loci Cullen – World Junior Champion (opens Tracks in a new tab)
Learn more about the supernatural teenage talent from Avalon on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
How A Green 5’0″ And A Family On A Remote Island Saved Charly Quivront (opens Stab in a new tab)
Plus: After 11 years on the QS, Charly is just a few heats away from making the CT.
Watch John John Florence Face a Terrifying Below-Sea-Level Slab on the Biggest Swell of the Year (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
The secret slab sucks the ocean below sea level before detonating over an impossibly shallow reef.
Indonesia Volcano Creates Two New Islands. But Are There Waves? (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Anak Krakatau’s latest eruption created two new land formations in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait.Could they eventually become new surf spots?
1,000-Mile Kelvin Wave Touches Down in SoCal. Here’s What to Expect (opens Surfer in a new tab)
The massive El Niño-fueled ocean pulse could raise sea levels up to a foot and amplify flooding, erosion, and dangerous surf.
Blair Conklin Captures Colossal Cabo Estuary Breach Igniting 130-Foot River Wave (Video) (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Blair Conklin shares unbelievable footage of an estuary exploding into the Pacific in San José del Cabo.
Inside Point Nemo, the Creepiest Nowhere on Earth (opens Surfer in a new tab)
Astronauts overhead, spacecraft below, and the mysterious “Bloop” make Point Nemo unlike anywhere else.
Rare Visitor: An Elephant Seal Is Making His Rounds in Rio de Janeiro (opens Surfer in a new tab)
He's a long way from home and a bit early for Carnaval but it seems like he's enjoying the famous beaches of São Conrado and Copacabana.
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